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Chateau Reawakening - Chateau de Purnon
Special event

Château Reawakening

Australian couple Felicity Selkirk and Tim Holding’s restoration of the dilapidated Château de Purnon is an internet sensation. Join us at The Mint for a special event that will transport guests to the Loire Valley for a night

Tuesday 10 March 6pm–9pm

Richard Clough Collection

Professor Richard Clough AM (1921–2014) was a significant Australian architect, landscape architect and educator. Throughout his professional life, he amassed a remarkable collection of books relating to garden history, landscape design, botany and Australian flora

Estate at Vaucluse House wedding reception

Estate Vaucluse House (restaurant)

Enjoy your own garden party with drinks and canapés in the gorgeous gardens and grounds before making your way to Estate Vaucluse House to continue the celebrations into the evening.

The Vaucluse House verandah

Southern Paddock & Sandstone Verandah

The Lone Pine Lawn is an idyllic setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and special events

Guests seated at the dining table at the Beerenberg Product Launch, Vaucluse House

Kitchen Courtyard

A bespoke daytime dining experience under the shade of a huge fig tree

View of the garden at Elizabeth Farm

Gardens & Grounds

Surrounded by glorious gardens and grounds, this picturesque historic site provides a unique setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and lavish dinners

Stables at Rouse Hill Estate

The Grounds

The expansive grounds at Rouse Hill offer the opportunity to step back in time

View of Vaucluse House and pleasure garden

Lone Pine Lawn & Sandstone Verandah

An idyllic setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and special events